Getting Started with Khan Academy and Khan Academy Kids for Remote Learning

TL;DR

This webinar provides parents with tips and resources to help their children get started with Khan Academy, a free online learning platform.

Transcript

• All right, hello everybody. And thank you for all taking time out of what's gotta be an incredibly busy day to join us for this webinar. My name is Karen White, and I am on the Product Team here at Khan Academy. I am also the mother of two girls, ages 12 and 17, both of whom have been out of school since last Friday. One with a distance learning ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥶 Khan Academy is a free and trusted online learning platform offering instruction and practice in various subjects.
• 👪 Parents can access their child's homework and textbooks to determine appropriate learning paths.
• 🤕 The Khan Academy Kids app is designed for children aged 2-7 and offers age-appropriate activities, books, and videos.
• 👪 Progress can be tracked through the parent account and real-time feedback is provided to children for every question answered.

Questions & Answers

Q: Should parents and children have separate accounts on Khan Academy?

Yes, it is recommended to have separate accounts to access specific controls and settings. Parents can also use Khan Academy for their own learning.

Q: Is Khan Academy Kids integrated with the desktop version of Khan Academy?

No, the two platforms are separate. Khan Academy Kids is designed specifically for touch screen devices and offers a different learning experience for young children.

Q: How much supervision is needed when children are learning on Khan Academy?

The level of supervision depends on the parent's availability and the child's independence. Khan Academy is designed for children to make progress independently, but parents can monitor their progress through the provided progress report.

Q: Is there an answer key for parents to grade their child's work?

There is no need for an answer key as Khan Academy provides real-time feedback for every question answered. Children will know immediately if their answer is correct or incorrect.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Khan Academy is a free, trusted source for online learning, offering instruction and practice in various subjects for learners of all ages.

• Parents can use Khan Academy to support their children's learning by accessing their homework and textbooks, selecting appropriate courses, and tracking progress.

• Khan Academy Kids is a mobile app specifically designed for children aged 2-7, offering age-appropriate activities, books, and videos.